Celebrity Jeopardy All Stars Lineup Revealed

Past champions and major celebrity names to compete in new ABC tournament

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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ABC has announced the lineup for the upcoming 'Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars' tournament, which will feature past champions Ike Barinholtz, Lisa Ann Walter and W. Kamau Bell seeded directly into the semifinals. Joining them are 18 new celebrity contestants, including Macaulay Culkin, Cynthia Nixon, Ray Romano, and more. The 10-episode tournament will raise money for charity and determine the ultimate 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' champion.

Why it matters

The return of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' is an exciting event for fans of the long-running game show, as it pits some of the biggest names in entertainment against each other in a high-stakes battle of wits. The inclusion of past champions adds an extra layer of drama, while the charitable element ensures the competition has a positive impact beyond just bragging rights.

The details

The 'Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars' tournament will premiere on ABC on March 13 and span 10 episodes. The three reigning champions - Ike Barinholtz, Lisa Ann Walter and W. Kamau Bell - will be seeded directly into the semifinals, while 18 new celebrity contestants will compete in the quarterfinals. The lineup of new contestants includes Mark Duplass, Rachel Dratch, Andy Richter, Macaulay Culkin, Cynthia Nixon, Margaret Cho, Ray Romano, and more.

  • The 'Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars' tournament will premiere on March 13, 2026.
  • The tournament will span 10 episodes.

The players

Ike Barinholtz

A reigning champion of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' who will be seeded directly into the semifinals of the 'All Stars' tournament.

Lisa Ann Walter

A reigning champion of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' who will be seeded directly into the semifinals of the 'All Stars' tournament.

W. Kamau Bell

A reigning champion of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' who will be seeded directly into the semifinals of the 'All Stars' tournament.

Macaulay Culkin

A celebrity contestant who previously competed on 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' in 2023.

Cynthia Nixon

A celebrity contestant competing in the 'All Stars' tournament.

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What they’re saying

“You have been part of a 'Jeopardy!' clue, like, 42 times over your career.”

— Ken Jennings, Host (The Post)

“Oh, wow! Look mom, I'm famous! I'm a factoid! Trivial.”

— Macaulay Culkin (The Post)

“That would make it so much easier. For real. I would be so much less nervous.”

— Macaulay Culkin (The Post)

What’s next

The 'Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars' tournament will premiere on ABC on March 13, 2026 and run for 10 episodes, culminating in a winner-takes-all finale.

The takeaway

The return of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' with an 'All Stars' format featuring past champions and major celebrity names is sure to generate excitement and interest among fans of the long-running game show. The charitable element and high-stakes competition add an extra layer of intrigue, making this a must-watch event for anyone who enjoys seeing their favorite stars put their knowledge to the test.